Why the Boeing 737 Max has been so problematic
Just over five years ago, 346 people were killed in two plane crashes that happened five months apart in Indonesia and Ethiopia. Both were Boeing 737 Max 8 planes. Then in January …
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Qantas responds to disgruntled customer who slammed airline over handling of lost AirPods
Qantas has responded to a disgruntled customer who slammed the airline over its handling of his lost AirPods. David lost his AirPods earlier this year, when he was transferring to …
Is it safe to fly during the solar eclipse? Here’s what experts have to say
Alexandra Skores | (TNS) The Dallas Morning News DALLAS — If you need to fly in the afternoon of April 8, you might want to grab a pair of solar …
JetBlue’s new checked bag fees now depend on the day
By Jordan Valinsky | CNN New York — JetBlue is proving that not even your baggage is safe from dynamic pricing, with the airline rolling out fees that vary depending …
2 California airports lead nation in fare hikes
”Survey says” looks at various rankings and scorecards judging geographic locations while noting these grades are best seen as a mix of artful interpretation and data. The numbers: California is home …
Boeing CEO to step down in broader management shakeup after blowout of a panel on a 737 Max
Boeing CEO David Calhoun will step down from the embattled plane maker at the end of the year as part of a broader management shakeup after a series of mishaps …
Joby Aviation to deliver three more electric aircraft to US Air Force
MARINA – Last year Joby Aviation delivered the first electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to the U.S. Air Force, and last week the company announced it would deliver two …
This TikTok Flight Hack Is Essential Before You Fly
If you have ever scrambled to find your gate number or forgot what carousel your suitcases are on, you know that figuring out flight or baggage claim information can be …
With all the recent headlines about panels and tires falling off planes, is flying safe?
By DAVID KOENIG | AP Airlines Writer DALLAS — It has been 15 years since the last fatal crash of a U.S. airliner, but you would never know that by …
FBI tells California-bound Alaska Airlines passengers they may be ‘victim of a crime’
By Sara Smart and Chris Isidore | CNN Atlanta — Passengers on board the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 that suffered a terrifying midair blowout in January have received …